Town Pop. 1,747

Living in Dormansland: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dormansland comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Dormansland most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 38/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the RH7 postcode district. It scores 8 points above the RH7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. Its economic health score runs 18 points above the RH7 district's 70/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RH7 postcode district.

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Dormansland scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
115.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 51 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 43 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Public order 24 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Pier'S Lane 33 crimes
  2. 2 Tannery Gardens 20 crimes
  3. 3 Newhache 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 24
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Dormansland Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Piers SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital7.8 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital11.5 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury12.8 mi
Hospital waitsSurrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67%
A&E seen within 4 hrs54.9%
Nearest GP surgeryLingfield Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity2,417 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
38
Full fibre (FTTP)53.5%
available across Tandridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired28.6%Student5.9%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.2%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership80.8%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Tandridge · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Dormans 0.9 mi
Lingfield 1 mi
East Grinstead 3 mi
J9 M23 6.1 mi
J9 M23 6.3 mi
J9 M23 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £547,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All
£443k £504k £566k £627k 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Lingfield 41 1.1 mi away ⇄
Dormans Park 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Felcourt 54 1.4 mi away ⇄
Lingfield Common 28 1.8 mi away ⇄
East Grinstead 64 2.8 mi away ⇄
Newchapel 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Felbridge 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Edenbridge 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Blindley Heath 29 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ashurst Wood 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Marlpit Hill 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Furnace Wood 45 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dormansland a nice place to live?

Dormansland has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dormansland is 46/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Dormansland?

Dormansland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 201 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dormansland?

Among the top-rated schools in Dormansland are Dormansland Primary School and St Piers School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Dormansland in total.

What are house prices like in Dormansland?

The current median house price in Dormansland is £547,000, around 92% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%.

Dormansland in context

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Postcode districts in Dormansland

RH7 38 ⇄

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